Muscle Anatomy

The interactive muscle anatomy diagram shown below outlines the major superficial (i.e. located immediately below the skin) muscles of the body. It should be noted that there are many more muscles in the body that are not addressed by this muscle anatomy diagram, however the muscles that are of primary interest from a fitness and exercise perspective are covered by this muscle anatomy diagram.

Muscle Anatomy Diagram

Roll your mouse over any muscle in the diagram below to learn its name. You can click on any highlighted muscle to view a more detailed image of the muscle and a description of what it does.